Police Officer Recruit

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of law enforcement training services, including patrolling streets and other public places on an assigned shift.
• Performs training activities associated with investigations and crime prevention; writes detailed police reports; collects physical evidence. Assists with filing cases; testifies in court.
• Trains in the dissemination of information, assistance or directions to the public; emphasizes community policing through public meetings and speaking directly with citizens; performs a variety of public relations training and public education training duties.
• Performs practice training interventions in disputes, apprehending suspects, making arrests, issuing citations, identifying witnesses, conducting preliminary investigations, and re-establishing law and order at the scene. Performs practice interviewing and/or counseling scenarios with involved parties such as witnesses, suspects, students, and parents. Prepares documentation of activities performed and information gathered. Follows up on cases.
• Learns how to protect and preserve crime scenes.
• Responds to field calls for assistance, including assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, thefts, traffic accidents, traffic control, and other criminal or civil complaints; transports prisoners to detention facilities as necessary.
• Interacts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and courts of law.
• Works a varying schedule and/or shift.
• Serves as a member of traffic and community problem solving team, SWAT team, technical accident investigator team, and/or Crisis Negotiation Team during training sessions.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age by August 1, 2027.
• Licensing/Certification Requirements: Upon successful completion of the assigned CPOST academic training, must successfully pass CPOST Certification Examination and obtain CPOST certificate on the initial offering. Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record.

Testing Procedures

• Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
• As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Post Employment Health Plan
• Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plans
• Short & Long-term Disability Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Multilingual Incentive Pay
• Recreation Pass
• Wellness Program
• In-House Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program